Free teacher web sites for Science topic ‘Physics - Magnetism’
We feel ourselves being strangely attracted to this topic. Information on the nature of magnets and their effects can be found right here!
Magnets and springs
Seaside grabber arm game feel. This encourages children to use their knowledge to pull the spring to create enough force to move the robot arm over the object. Then use the magnet to pick it up.
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External link: Magnets and springs
- suitable for class use
Magnets and springs powerpoint
A complete powerpoint to teach this lower KS2 unit by NWN.
External link: Magnets and springs powerpoint
- suitable for class use
Make an electro-magnet
We found ourselves drawn to this simple explanation of how to make an electro-magnet.
External link: Make an electro-magnet
- suitable for class use
- suitable for teachers’ personal use